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Biden, Jackson to mark judge’s historic Supreme Court confirmation

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday will herald the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who is about to become the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court, during a ceremony at the White House.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2022

Jackson confirmation takes Biden political story full circle

It’s a moment 46 days — and more than 46 years — in the making

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022

Democrats revel in history during Supreme Court confirmation vote

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris couldn’t hold back a broad smile and a crack in her voice as she guided the Senate’s final steps to confirming the first Black woman to the Supreme Court Thursday.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022

Congress votes to suspend Russia trade status, enact oil ban

Congress has overwhelmingly voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil, ratcheting up the U.S. response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine amid reports of atrocities

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

‘He kept a promise’: How Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation boosts Biden’s legacy

WASHINGTON — White House allies say they’re confident Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the Supreme Court will shape President Joe Biden’s legacy long after he leaves office — even if the appointment does not offer Democrats a political boost in time for November’s midterm elections.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 7, 2022

GOP congressman who served as Trump's doctor is under investigation by ethics committee

Ronny Jackson rose to national prominence after making far-fetched claims about the then-president’s health

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

US Congress votes to suspend Russia trade status, enact oil ban

Reports of atrocities by Russian forces in Bucha, Ukraine prompted US legislators to advance trade, energy penalties.

Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2022

Abbott's border stunt blows up

Rep. Dan Crenshaw went a step further, suggesting that migrants be sent to Kamala Harris' house

Salon · Apr 7, 2022

Analysis: Biden’s actions and words since Warsaw align with walked-back declaration that Putin must go

WASHINGTON — The White House might have walked back President Joe Biden’s declaration that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power” in Russia, but his words and actions since then fall in line with the boldest statement of his term.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history as first black woman appointed to US Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes the first black female on US Supreme Court - she was greeted by Joe Biden and watched the Senate vote on her appointment from the White House

Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2022